Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department Float Pool

About the role

Serves as an Internal Pool teammate, covering Emergency needs at Union, Union West, Waxhaw, and Anson. Emergency room experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence‑based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics, practices ethical decision‑making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriately delegates to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Provides age‑specific care based on growth and development principles and departmental policies.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing‑approved nursing education program.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (multi‑state compact or single‑state) with privileges to practice in the state(s) where services are provided.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with computer functions (e‑mail, electronic records, digital platforms, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Lift and support up to 35 lb; push/pull with 30 lb of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine hand manipulation for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Operate foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation.
• Potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; use protective clothing/equipment as necessary.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Physical abilities testing may be required.

Pay

Pay range: $38.20 – $57.30 per hour, based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training.

Schedule

Three 12‑hour shifts per week, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., including every other weekend.

Benefits

• Base compensation within the listed pay range.
• Premium pay for shift differentials, on‑call, and other applicable circumstances.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance‑based increases.
• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined‑contribution retirement plans with employer match and additional financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.